CVE-2026-28672: apache software foundation apache ranger Command Injection
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
AliasesGHSA-6qc3-v8fv-fv9j
Published 10-08-2026Last modified 12-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-28672 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ranger. EPSS estimates a 2.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.63%
0%100%
Low · +1.32 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Ranger. This issue affects Apache Ranger: from 0.6 through 2.8.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · MavenEcosystem advisory · calculated9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
2.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+1.32 pp
From 1.31% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- ranger≥ 0.6.0, ≤ 2.8.0
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache ranger≥ 0.6, ≤ 2.8
Org.apache.ranger1 product
- ranger≥ 0.6.0, ≤ 2.8.0
3 vendors · 3 products
References
4 links- github.com/apache/rangerPACKAGE